ASICS Dynablast 5 Reviews

By their own account, about 20-25 km run in it. They were disappointed on a first, slow 12 km run because the foam did not feel lively, but later found an 8 km faster run smooth, with great transitions and more responsiveness than a Novablast. They find it firmer and expect around 800 km from the tough outsole, but say the thick upper runs warm and is less breathable in heat. They suit it to neutral runners of 65-80 kg for everyday 5-10 km runs and 15-18 km long runs, and would not recommend it at the full launch price.

A high-mileage reviewer ran 10 miles in it at roughly 7:30-7:50 per mile and found it firmer and less bouncy than expected, but solid, runnable and not cheap-feeling. They compare it to a baby Superblast that sits between the Novablast and Superblast in firmness, with the most bounce for heel strikers and a choppier feel when shuffling flat-footed. They call it excellent value but not a favourite, and say anyone with a full rotation does not need it.

Effectively a Novablast 3 except for the upper, and cheaper. Happy just to be able to buy a Nova 3 again. She preferred the thinner Nova 3 tongue. Neither v5 nor the Novablast 5 is 'better'; it comes down to feel and use.

'A hall-of-fame shoe, thank you for bringing it back.' The sink-then-bounce midsole is well executed, it's inexpensive and he'd recommend it to everyone. Breathability is mediocre: the thick upper traps heat, so pair it with thin socks.

Essentially a Novablast 3 rerelease at a very low price: bouncy, quick-responding and high-spec for its price bracket, with a thicker OrthoLite insole. About 10 g heavier than the Nova 3 because of the new upper, though not enough to bother him.